Features

Intrusion Detection with fail2ban
May 22, 2012

For its size, fail2ban, a utility that scans logfiles and bans suspicious IP addresses, punches well above its weight.

Getting Started with Analytics Data Analytics for the Newbie
May 03, 2012

The huge emphasis on data and data analytics in the business world and the IT job market might have you thinking about brushing up on your database skills. And what better platform than Linux to obtain powerful and free tools to flex and train your data muscles?

Tethering Using the mobile Internet
May 03, 2012

Thanks to the modems built into today’s smartphones and tablets, you can use fast mobile Internet from almost anywhere. The mobile devices can also get your laptop online.

Calligra: The Other Office Suite Narrows the Gap
Apr 23, 2012

On April 11, Calligra Suite announced its first release, version 2.4. This release takes Calligra several steps closer to being an alternative to LibreOffice, especially in its graphical applications.

Bash Tips: Debugging and Configuration
Apr 19, 2012

Even tried and trusted configurations that have proved their value through the years can be tripped up by special cases – for example, all of your users logging in with the same IP address. Experienced administrators and Bash aficionados will then enable debugging and launch a systematic search for configuration errors.

Protect your Documents with GPG GPG
Apr 09, 2012

You may have already tried PGP/GPG public key encryption for documents or mail, but do you know what’s going on under the hood and what level of security you’re actually getting? We take an in-depth look at GnuPG encryption.

NoOps: Divining the Future of the Network The Rise of the Developer
Apr 09, 2012

Mention NoOps and you’re sure to start an argument. But terminology aside, this is a coming trend to which ITs should pay attention.

Bash Tips: Passing Passwords
Mar 26, 2012

Bash offers any number of simplifications, especially when it comes to pesky individual steps in installation routines for larger software packages. Some caution is advisable, though, if you need to handle database and application passwords, which can easily be compromised.

Install Your Own Git Server Git Server
Mar 26, 2012

Linus Torvalds’s Git more or less conquered the version management scene overnight. For collaboration in a team, you can easily set up your own Git server to store your repositories. We describe two approaches in this article.

Cloud Storage Behind the Firewall Bridging the Cloud and BYOD Gap
Mar 09, 2012

ownCloud's new commercial venture lets you manage risk and data exposure in a bring-your-own-device age.

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